Adventure and hot springs in unexplored Kochi and Tokushima

There are many adventure spots unlike Japan in Tokushima and Kochi in the Shikoku area. Here are some spots where visitors can feel adventure, taste local specialties, and enjoy hot springs at the end of the day. Enjoy a journey of exploration and healing.

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Update 2023.08.07

DAY1

2018-03-26
- Ryugado Cave
  
  08:30
- Sugi Nodai Sugi
  
  11:30
- Sobadoujou restaurant
  
  13:30
- Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridge
  
  15:00
- Hotel Kazurabashi
  
  17:00

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DAY1

- Ryugado Cave
  
  08:30
  
  120min
  
  Cave
  
  (Provided by service)Ryugado Cave is a sightseeing limestone cave which is representative of Japan, which is said to have been formed over roughly 175 million years. There are remains of a cave dwelling from the Yayoi period in the vicinity of the entrance of an internal cave, and “Kami no Tsubo” can be seen within the cave in which Yayoi pottery has been integrated into stalactites. You can enjoy the beauty of nature moulding such as stalactite, stalagmite or celestial stone of 11 meters in height in this cave. There is a standard sightseeing course of about one kilometer but the 90 minute course in which you stretch and make progress through narrow caves and also the “Adventure Course” in which you climb onto three meter high rocks using ropes are also popular.
  
  Address
  
  Kouchi Pref. Kamishi Tosayamadachousakakawa 1424
  - Ryugado Cave
  - Ryugado Cave
- Car
  
  60min
- Sugi Nodai Sugi
  
  11:30
  
  30min
  
  (Provided by service)This large cedar tree, a Special Natural Monument of Japan, is located on the grounds of Yasaka Shrine in Sugi, Otoyo Town, Nagaoka County. Some 60 meters tall, the tree is actually comprised of two separate trees referred to as Minami Osugi (''south large cedar'') and Kita Osugi (''north large cedar'') respectively. It is also known as the Meoto Sugi (''married cedar'') and the Shusse Sugi (''success cedar''). Legend has it that the tree, estimated to be around 3,000 years old, was planted by the Shinto deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto. Many people visit to pray for better fortune or for luck in marriage.
  
  Address
  - Sugi Nodai Sugi
  - Sugi Nodai Sugi
- Car
  
  90min
- Sobadoujou restaurant
  
  13:30
  
  60min
  
  Soba / Udon
  
  (Provided by service)Sobadoujou is a restaurant where visitors can also try their hand at making Soba noodles. A visit here gives diners the opportunity to experience the simple yet delicious flavor of Iya Soba noodles, which have been made in this region for many generations. A wide range of other healthy, popular local dishes are also available, including Soba-gome-zosui (buckwheat porridge) and Hirara-yaki (a traditional dish cooked on a hot, flat stone).
  
  Address
  
  Tokushima Pref. Miyoshishi Higashiya Mount Ochiai 651
  - Sobadoujou restaurant
  - Sobadoujou restaurant
- Car
  
  30min
- Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridge
  
  15:00
  
  60min
  
  Bridge
  
  (Provided by service)The Heike clan built this bridge about 800 years ago in order to get access to their horse-riding grounds in Mt. Tsurugi for training. It is also called the “male bridge, female bridge” and the “couple’s bridge” as there are two vine bridges which run in parallel beside each other. Immediately upstream of the female bridge, there is a “wild monkey” rope bridge where you traverse the valley by pulling the rope manually—it will be a valuable experience.
  
  Address
  
  Tokushima Pref. Miyoshishi Higashiya Tube production 620
  
  Iya Valley
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  - Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridge
- Car
  
  60min
- Hotel Kazurabashi
  
  17:00
  
  120min
  
  Hot Spring / Hot Spring Bath
  
  (Provided by service)Located close to Kazura Bridge in the Iya Gorge, Hotel Kazurabashi is a hot springs resort situated in a secluded valley surrounded by hills. Besides its open-air baths and large indoor communal bath, the hotel is also famous for its Tenku Open-air Bath, which is reached by a cable car the appearance of which is modeled on a mountain hut. A visit to the Tenku Open-air Bath enables visitors to enjoy soaking in hot-spring water while admiring glorious views of the Shikoku Mountains. The nearest railway station is Oboke Station on the JR Dosan Line. From Oboke Station, it takes about 15–20 minutes to reach Hotel Kazurabashi by bus or taxi.
  
  Address
  
  Tokushima Pref. Miyoshishi Nishiyayamamurazentoku 33-1
  - Hotel Kazurabashi
  - Hotel Kazurabashi
- FINISH
  
  19:00